H-1B Visa Field Support Engineer Jobs
H-1B visa jobs for Field Support Engineers are posted by employers who file Labor Condition Applications with DOL, certifying they'll pay prevailing wages for on-site technical roles. Because each worksite requires its own certified LCA, sponsors in this field tend to be established companies with multi-location deployment capacity.
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Identifies customer's system needs and responds to requests for proposals; performs feasibility and performance studies, including benchmarking, capacity planning, etc.; develops appropriate systems recommendations to meet customer needs, including system configurations, installation planning, etc.; prepares and presents technical product information to customers. Post-installation and implementation responsibilities include technical consulting to customers and providing solutions to software problems. Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment Team as a Depot Modifications Technical Lead for our F-35 program located at Nevatim Air Base, Israel to support Israeli National Air Vehicle Depot operations!
Organizationally, this position aligns with the Modifications, Upgrades and Overhaul (MUO) Operations Team for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment (AFS) and will be a direct report day-to-day to the AFS MUO F-35 Depot Execution Senior Manager.
Israel is a Non-Accompanied Expat Assignment
DESIRED SKILLS
- Aircraft depot maintenance or management experience
- Experience working with and consulting foreign service representatives
- Experience with F-35 sustainment tools; Supplier Quality Assurance Reports (SQAR), Automated Logistics Information System (ALIS), Supplier Quality Management (SQM), Quality Aircraft Documentation System (QADS)
- Knowledge and experience with program change/configuration management and associated change boards for processing change requests with retrofit implications
- Project management experience
- Strong interpersonal relationship skills, ability to lead and execute with a diverse set of partners, ability to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in fighter aircraft maintenance, operations and/or modifications environment
- Experience leading and supporting all aspects of unit and depot level aircraft modifications, including Contractor Field Team (CFT) support
- Experience with Time Compliance Technical Directives (TCTD) implementation
- Experience in coordinating modification/retrofit actions with a diverse team of contractors and end users
- Experience with researching and interpreting modification engineering drawings and manufacturing/material process specifications
PAY INFORMATION
GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $161300.00 - $299500.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $145100.00 - $269500.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $129000.00 - $239600.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $116100.00 - $215700.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Lufkin, TX; etc.
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.
Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills as well as market (work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
BENEFITS OFFERED
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full-time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
INTRODUCTION
Identifies customer's system needs and responds to requests for proposals; performs feasibility and performance studies, including benchmarking, capacity planning, etc.; develops appropriate systems recommendations to meet customer needs, including system configurations, installation planning, etc.; prepares and presents technical product information to customers. Post-installation and implementation responsibilities include technical consulting to customers and providing solutions to software problems. Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment Team as a Depot Modifications Technical Lead for our F-35 program located at Nevatim Air Base, Israel to support Israeli National Air Vehicle Depot operations!
Organizationally, this position aligns with the Modifications, Upgrades and Overhaul (MUO) Operations Team for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment (AFS) and will be a direct report day-to-day to the AFS MUO F-35 Depot Execution Senior Manager.
Israel is a Non-Accompanied Expat Assignment
DESIRED SKILLS
- Aircraft depot maintenance or management experience
- Experience working with and consulting foreign service representatives
- Experience with F-35 sustainment tools; Supplier Quality Assurance Reports (SQAR), Automated Logistics Information System (ALIS), Supplier Quality Management (SQM), Quality Aircraft Documentation System (QADS)
- Knowledge and experience with program change/configuration management and associated change boards for processing change requests with retrofit implications
- Project management experience
- Strong interpersonal relationship skills, ability to lead and execute with a diverse set of partners, ability to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in fighter aircraft maintenance, operations and/or modifications environment
- Experience leading and supporting all aspects of unit and depot level aircraft modifications, including Contractor Field Team (CFT) support
- Experience with Time Compliance Technical Directives (TCTD) implementation
- Experience in coordinating modification/retrofit actions with a diverse team of contractors and end users
- Experience with researching and interpreting modification engineering drawings and manufacturing/material process specifications
PAY INFORMATION
GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $161300.00 - $299500.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $145100.00 - $269500.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $129000.00 - $239600.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $116100.00 - $215700.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Lufkin, TX; etc.
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.
Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills as well as market (work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
BENEFITS OFFERED
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full-time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Field Support Engineer
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Field Support Engineer roles qualify as specialty occupations when tied to a specific engineering or computer science discipline. Pull your credential evaluation early and confirm your degree maps directly to the technical duties in the job description, not just the job title.
Search LCA filings by worksite location
Because each deployment site requires its own certified LCA, use the OFLC Wage Search to verify that a prospective employer has filed for the specific city where you'd actually work, not just their headquarters. Missing LCAs for your worksite delay your start date.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to browse Field Support Engineer roles at employers with verified H-1B visa filing history. Targeting companies already in the system cuts the time between offer and petition, which matters when you're managing status transitions or OPT cap-gap windows.
Clarify multi-state travel before signing
If the role requires rotating across client sites in different states, ask the employer how they handle LCA coverage for each location. Some use short-term placement provisions under DOL rules; others file individual LCAs. Knowing the approach protects you if USCIS issues a Request for Evidence.
Time your offer around cap selection changes
H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, so don't plan your timeline around older registration windows. Check USCIS directly for current registration periods and confirm your employer is aware of the updated process before you resign from any existing authorized position.
Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation case
The O*NET profile for Field Support Engineer roles lists the specific knowledge domains and educational requirements USCIS reviewers reference. Your employer's LCA and I-129 petition are stronger when the stated duties align with the O*NET task descriptions for your SOC code.
H-1B Visa Field Support Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Field Support Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes, when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, electrical engineering, or information systems. The role qualifies based on the technical duties involved, not the title alone. USCIS reviews the actual job requirements and your employer must document that the position genuinely requires degree-level knowledge to perform.
How does the multi-site LCA requirement affect Field Support Engineers?
Field Support Engineers often rotate across client locations, and each worksite needs its own certified LCA before you work there. DOL allows short-term placement at non-listed sites under certain conditions, but ongoing deployment to a new city typically requires a new or amended LCA. Confirm with your employer how they manage this before accepting an offer that includes travel.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm placed at a client site rather than employed directly?
Third-party placement is permitted under H-1B rules, but USCIS scrutinizes staffing arrangements closely. Your petitioning employer must maintain control over your work and demonstrate an employer-employee relationship. Contracts defining supervision, performance review authority, and project scope help establish this. USCIS has denied petitions where control over the worker was ambiguous.
How do I find Field Support Engineer employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate lists Field Support Engineer roles at employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can focus your search on companies already familiar with the sponsorship process. Targeting active filers reduces the risk of an employer agreeing to sponsor in principle but lacking the infrastructure to follow through before your authorization expires.
Can my H-1B status be extended beyond six years if my green card case is pending?
Yes, extensions beyond the six-year cap are available under AC21 provisions if your PERM labor certification or I-140 petition has been pending for 365 days or more, or if your I-140 is approved but a green card is not yet available due to backlog. USCIS grants these in one-year or three-year increments depending on where you are in the process.